Pizza Restaurant Inspection Grades in New York City

1,623 Pizza restaurants inspected. 91.8% earned a Grade A.

1,623
Restaurants
91.8%
Grade A
1.5%
Grade C

Grade distribution

Grade A91.8%1,119
Grade B6.7%82
Grade C1.5%18

There are 1,623 Pizza restaurants in New York City tracked by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Of those with a current letter grade, 91.8% have earned a Grade A, the highest mark for food safety. This is roughly in line with the citywide average of 92.5%.

Grade C restaurants — those scoring 28 or more violation points — account for 1.5% of graded Pizza establishments. Common violations across all cuisines include improper food temperature, evidence of pests, and inadequate hand-washing facilities.

When choosing a Pizza restaurant in NYC, the letter grade posted in the front window is your quickest indicator of food safety. A Grade A means the fewest violations were found. Check the inspection date to see how recent the result is.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Worst-scored restaurants

NameBoroughGradeScoreDate
BROADWAY PIZZAManhattanC51Sep 05, 2024
COURT SQUARE PIZZERIAQueensC43Oct 09, 2025
TRIO PIZZA GRILLBrooklynC41Jan 31, 2024
NICKS PIZZA LOUNGEBronxC39Aug 13, 2025
YALA HALALStaten IslandC37Nov 27, 2024
FAZIO'SBrooklynC37Sep 09, 2025
DELICIOUS SLICE OF BROOKLYN & DELIBrooklynC37Aug 14, 2025
PARASHADESBrooklynC36Feb 20, 2025
SURF PIZZA & WINGSBrooklynC36Feb 03, 2025
SAL ANTHONY'S MIA PASTAManhattanC36Jun 05, 2025
PAPA JOHN'SQueensC35Oct 08, 2025
$1 PIZZAManhattanC34Oct 16, 2025
AJ PIZZERIABrooklynC34Apr 15, 2024
CAMPANIA COAL FIRE PIZZAStaten IslandC32Sep 16, 2025
4 BOY PIZZAManhattanC32Aug 06, 2025

Performance by borough

BoroughRestaurants% Grade A% Grade C
Bronx19593.3%0.5%
Brooklyn32389.8%1.9%
Manhattan35792.4%1.4%
Queens27391.9%1.1%
Staten Island7092.9%4.3%

Frequently asked questions

How many Pizza restaurants in NYC have a Grade A?+

There are currently 1,119 Pizza restaurants in New York City with a Grade A, representing 91.8% of all graded Pizza establishments.

What percentage of Pizza restaurants have a Grade C?+

1.5% of graded Pizza restaurants in NYC have a Grade C, meaning they scored 28 or more violation points during their most recent inspection.

Which borough has the best Pizza restaurant grades?+

Grade A rates for Pizza restaurants vary across NYC's boroughs. Check the borough breakdown table above for a detailed comparison.

Data from official government food safety agencies